200
kilometres north east of Alice Springs, is the home
of the annual Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend. This
action-packed event starts off Saturday morning with
a gymkhana. At 11.00am sees the first running of the
Harts Range Races - unregistered horse races for local
station riders. Two more races follow with breaks in
between for Truck Tyre Races and the auctioning off
of the horses for the third race - their Selling Race.
By about 1pm the rodeo commences with Lizard Race, steer
ride, station buckjump, novelty events and the first
round of the bull ride and saddle bronc. The evening
concludes with a themed dance.

The
Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend is a great family outback
event. Held annually at the Harts Range Racecourse,
set in the majestic East MacDonnells area, is the Harts
Range Bush Sports Weekend aka Harts Range Races.

The
NT August Picnic Races Public Holiday stem from this
60yr old tradition started at the Harts Range Racecourse,
215km East of Alice Springs on the Plenty Highway.

Sunday
morning is for the kids with running races, a lolly
scramble, sack races and adults tug-o-war. The afternoon
is packed with more rodeo and novelty events including
the second round of the bull ride and saddle bronc.
Sunday night there is a dance and talent quest.

Camping facilities, showers and toilets are available,
entry and fees apply. Please 'bring your own' as there
are no bar facilities. The food canteen will be available
all weekend. The community (Atitjere) shop is open for
trading part of the weekend selling fuel, groceries
and more.

Visitor Facilities A true oasis in
the mulga country of the East MacDonnell Ranges, incorporating
100 hectares, Gemtree is the gateway to the Central
Australian gemfields and offers a spacious bush setting
with modern clean amenities.

Other facilities such as laundry and store are also
available. Gemtree has a choice of accommodation options
to suit your needs. Bookings are essential so give them
a call. After a day of fossicking on tour, relax under
the stars around your campfire. Wood is available and
there are fire pits and barbecues generously located
throughout the park.

Secluded bush camping sites provide the feeling of
being the only people around whether you bring your
own caravan or tent, or stay in those provided for you.
Alternatively, Gemtree's cabins offer extra comfort
to ensure your experience will be memorable.

Recreational Activities - Campfires are a feature of
Gemtree nights under the stars, and fireplaces are scattered
throughout the caravan park, some with hot plates. If
you wish to have access to a fire place or hot plate,
please request this when you book. Each fireplace is
placed centrally between a few sites to encourage guests
to share and mingle. A glowing campfire is an open invitation
to stop and say G'day! Firewood is available for your
use for a small fee.

Gemtree Caravan Park and CampingUnpowered Sites
AUD $10.00 to $20.00 - Secluded unpowered sites are
located close to shared facilities and provide great
camping sites whether using a Gemtree tent or your own.

Please note rental of tents are at an extra cost.

16 Hour Generator Powered Sites
AUD $24.00 to $24.00 - The powered sites are scattered
among the mulga and located close to the shared facilities,
providing power for the on-site caravans and tents,
or your own.

Please note rental of onsite caravans and tents are
at an extra cost and portable generators are not permitted
 allowing you to enjoy the night silence.

Room Facilities - Shared bathroom

Pets Pets are welcome at Gemtree
Please mention your pet when you book so we can place
you accordingly. Please pick up after your pet and keep
them on a leash in the park, but we do have 250 acres,
so there is plenty of space to take them for a run!

Children
Gemtree is the ideal destination for family fun. There
are a number of kid-friendly activities on offer at
Gemtree, and our spacious park ensures your children
can play freely without disturbing other guests.

Accommodation Gemtree Caravan Park Cabins

AUD $70.00 to $110.00 (Last update we had)

These comfortable cabins are designed to ensure that
your experience will be memorable and enjoyable.

As one of Australia's largest licensed
Travel Agents Goholi is dedicated to campervan and motorhome
hire and rentals. We will source the different options
for you. We will look at all the extras and find the
best vehicle package for you or even a multiple option
for you to choose from. With our head Office in the
heartland of the Top End of Darwin we can advise you
of the current situations of Uluru Kata Tjuta National
Park - Ayers Rock, Watarrka National Park, West MacDonnell
Ranges, East MacDonnell Ranges, Kakadu National Park,
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Gibb River Road Western Australia
and the - Erldunda - Kulgera - Oodnadatta Track - Coober
Pedy (Opal field) - Woomera - Port Augusta areas.

East MacDonnell National Park
and West MacDonnell National Park
in the MacDonnell Ranges in Northern Territory, Central
Australia
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